2007 is only days away and NBFAA would like to wish everyone a fun and safe New Years. May your resolutions be reasonable and your parties festive.

We hope your Holiday season was wonderful and merry. (To all those that had a white Christmas, the staff in Irving is extremely jealous.)

We want to thank each of you for your membership in 2006. Your support has allowed us to accomplish many great things on your behalf and to stand strong as one.

We look forward to sharing this year’s accomplishments with you in the 2006 Annual Report which will be distributed the first quarter of 2007.

Much has been accomplished and (as it will always be) there is much to be done! We need your continued support – so be sure to watch for your 2007 renewal notice and join us again next year!

Also, be sure to join us next year for the many NBFAA events already scheduled.

	2007 Spring Conference & Chapter Symposium This five-day annual event to be held March 25 -29 in Las Vegas, features a Chapter Symposium, meetings and social events offering networking opportunities with the NBFAA board of directors, leaders of many state associations, committee members, and members at large.
	4th Annual AIREF/NBFAA Golf Tournament & Evening Event The fourth annual AIREF/NBFAA Golf Without Guilt Tournament will tee off on March 27, 2007 the Tuesday before the start of the ISC West Expo. Participants are encouraged to relax and enjoy a day of golf at the Troon’s Revere Golf Club — voted best Las Vegas golf course. The tournament will be followed by an evening event, where the prestigious Morris F. Weinstock award and the Sara Jackson Award will be presented. An open bar reception will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Treasure Island’s Kahunaville.
	2007 General Session and Keynote Speaker NBFAA will host a membership general session and breakfast on Thursday, March 29th. Immediately following the general session, this new event will feature a speaker (TBA) for current and prospective members.
	Day in Washington 2007 NBFAA Government Relations Committee is planning a spring 2007 “Day in Washington” May 1st and 2nd. This will be very helpful for our federal government relations initiatives and will allow us to address a variety of issues that will be “in play” at the beginning of 2007. We are planning a targeted, informative and worthwhile two days to serve as a model for an annual event. All members are encouraged to attend.
	NTS Business Focus: Indy 2007 This two-day event to be held June 14th and 15th in Indianapolis and in cooperation with our chartered state chapters, features business focused training courses designed to enhance business insight and management skills. Topics are designed specifically for company owners/executives, upper management and management. Training sessions will be complemented by a keynote/general session, a luncheon and a reception.
	2007 Fall Conference & Chapter Symposium This four-day annual event to be held September 9 – 12 in New York City, features a Chapter Symposium, meetings and social events offering networking opportunities with the NBFAA board of directors, leaders of many state associations, committee members, and members at large.